[ecrea] Research Associate post on Screen Agencies as Cultural Intermediaries within the Film and Television Sector

We are looking to recruit a Research Associate (0.5 for two years) to 
work on the AHRC-funded project /Screen Agencies as Cultural 
Intermediaries within the Film and Television Sector. /The project began 
this month and the research post begins in October 2018 or soon thereafter.
The project is a collaboration between Dr Caitriona Noonan (Cardiff 
University) and Professor Ruth McElroy (University of South Wales), and 
examines the role of screen agencies in the provision of film and 
television within small European nations.
The post-holder will contribute to the intellectual and logistical 
development of the project, including engaging policy-makers and 
industry with the findings of the research.
Applicants should have a relevant PhD and/or appropriate industry 
experience (e.g. working in cultural funding or policy).
For informal enquiries about this job, please contact Dr Caitriona 
Noonan at (NoonanC /at/ Cardiff.ac.uk)
Full information about the post is available here: https://bit.ly/2ycCSJ4
Closing date: Thursday, 5th July.

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Research Associate

7446BR

Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies

Research

Advert

Research Associate

To conduct research and provide administrative support to the 
AHRC-funded project Screen Agencies as Cultural Intermediaries: 
Negotiating and Shaping Cultural Policy for the Film and TV Industries 
within Selected Small Nations.

The Screen Agencies as Cultural Intermediaries is the first large-scale 
comparative study of screen agencies and associated policy-making, 
extending across several small European nations. It assesses the impact 
of various policy interventions on the film and television industries 
and grows out of previous research of these nations and their creative 
sectors.

The post holder will report directly to the PI and will support the PI 
and CI by reviewing the academic and policy literature around support 
for the screen sector, mapping the film and television sector of 
specific small nations, conducting interviews with stakeholders where 
appropriate, publishing work in high-quality journals, and assisting 
with dissemination and impact activities including conferences and other 
public outputs.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Dr Caitriona Noonan - email address 
(NoonanC /at/ cardiff.ac.uk)

The post is fixed term for 20 months and part-time at 17.5 hours per week.

Salary: £32,548 - £38,833 per annum, pro-rata for hours worked (Grade 6)

Date advert posted: Thursday, 14 June 2018

Closing date: Thursday, 5 July 2018

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this 
vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and 
diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe 
this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a 
diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the 
ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, 
cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.  In 
supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and 
their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible 
working or job share arrangements.


Job Description

Research

• To conduct quantitative and qualitative research on film and 
television policy within small nations, and on the various organisations 
that contribute to that landscape.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research 
project, including project planning, reporting and dissemination.
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research 
including research funding proposals
• To review and synthesise existing literature within the field, 
including academic research and policy documents.
• To publish in high quality peer-reviewed national and international 
journals
• To present research at national and international conferences/seminars 
as appropriate
• To create and nurture relevant research networks to include academics, 
industry and policy makers in order to pursue opportunities for 
collaboration and dissemination.
• To prepare progress reports and other updates to the advisory board 
and other key stakeholders
• To participate in School research activities

Other

• To contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional, 
national and international profile
• To undergo professional development that is appropriate to the post 
and which will enhance the post holders’ research and project management 
skills.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role of 
research assistant.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or 
relevant industrial experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or 
relevant industrial experience within at least one of following research 
fields:
 Policy support for the creative sector
 Media in and from small nations
 Film and/or television industry
3. Proven ability to generate academic outputs, industry reports or 
policy briefings.
4. Proven ability to conduct qualitative research and data analysis, 
including interviews.
5. Evidence of project administration

Communication and Team Working

6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication, 
particularly with industry and policy-makers
7. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity and innovation particularly 
in the dissemination of research.
8. Proven ability to work independently and supervise the work of others 
to focus team efforts and motivate individuals as part of a small 
research team.

Desirable Criteria

1. Evidence of innovative collaboration with industry and/or policy-makers
2. Experience of working within public-sector policy -making or the film 
and television industry.
3. Experience of quantitative mapping and economic analysis
4. Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding
5. Competencies in a European language.

Salary Range Min.

32,548

Salary Range Max.

38,833

Job Category

Academic - Research

Grade

Grade 6
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